FLC Group, Owner of Bamboo Airways, Wants to Build Tan Son Nhat's 3rd Terminal
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- Published on 26 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
In January 2019, the Airports Corporations of Vietnam (ACV) submitted their proposal for the construction of the third terminal at Tan Son Nhat airport, anticipating that contractors finalize in February 2020.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese Firms in Japan to Compete in 1st Football Championship
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- Published on 26 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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[Photos] 17 Photos of 2002 Saigon as Seen From Above
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- Published on 25 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
2002 might not seem like a long time ago, but Saigon’s urbanscapes have grown so much in the last ten years that these scenes offer some surprising insights into our city 17 years in the past.
Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnam's Many Lunar Calendar Festivals; Familial Pressure During Holidays
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- Published on 25 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
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Saigon to Officially Ban All Vehicles on Nguyen Hue During Weekend Nights
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- Published on 25 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Michael Tatarski.
In November 2018, the District 1 People's Committee proposed to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transportation that motorized traffic on Nguyen Hue be banned by 2020.
Weekend Stories Roundup: Kim Jong-Un Leaves Pyongyang for Vietnam Summit
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- Published on 25 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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HCMC Lowers Tuition Fees for Students in Public Kindergartens, Secondary Schools
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- Published on 24 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last year, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education proposed that tuition fee for all students in public secondary school be exempted.
A Playful Project Uses Pigs to Showcase Vietnam Iconography Through History
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- Published on 23 February 2019
- Written by Khoi Pham. Images and video courtesy of RAW Studio.
Year of the pig is a gift that keeps on giving.
Have Unwanted Ornamental Trees After Tet? These 2 Cemeteries Want Them.
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- Published on 23 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
While buying ornamental trees and flowers has always been a tradition followed by many Vietnamese during Tet, throwing them away after the holiday's passed can be very wasteful.
Ngõ Nooks: Vintage Sound Systems and Birds of Prey Coexist in Café Nhac Xua
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- Published on 22 February 2019
- Written by Ashley Lampard. Photos by Kit Humphrey.
A quaint melody drifts out of Nhac Xua and over to one side of West Lake, where café owner Nguyen Duy Binh and I sit. The calming, classical, Vietnamese-style guitar-driven music, is soothing.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 22 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Vietnam Expands E-Visa Pilot Program to 35 More Countries, Territories
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- Published on 22 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
A pilot program granting tourists 30-day electronic visas has been expanded to include 35 additional nations and territories.
Morning Stories Roundup: Da Nang Horse Racing, Football Delay and New Samsung Phone
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- Published on 22 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Gucci Is Selling a $450 Hat That Looks Just Like Straw Hats Worn by Farmers in Vietnam
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- Published on 21 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The artificial bamboo hats by Gucci closely resemble those traditionally worn by Vietnamese in the rice fields. The only difference is that the Vietnamese version costs only a few thousand dong.
Saigon Music Collective Launches Project to Introduce Classical Music to Youth
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- Published on 21 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
"Introduction to Classical Music" is initiated by Saigon Classical, a group of 30 musicians who share a love for classical music.
Japanese Brand Muji Will Open First Vietnam Store in Saigon in 2020
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- Published on 21 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Japanese homeware company Ryohin Keikaku will bring its distinct collection of “no brand, quality goods” to Vietnam in the near future.
Morning Stories Roundup: Honda Acquires Massive Profit in Vietnam, Report Says
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- Published on 21 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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As Measles Hits 43 Provinces in Vietnam, Officials Warn of Potential Outbreak
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- Published on 20 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The number of measles patients is still on the rise, according to health authorities.
[Photos] In Da Nang, a Symmetrical Twin House for Two Close Friends
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- Published on 20 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Have you ever loved a friend so much that you build a house to cohabitate with him and his family?
[Photos] The Costumes of This New Nguyen Dynasty Historical Web Series Will Make You Swoon
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- Published on 20 February 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The web series is expected to be released in late 2019 on YouTube.
